Assistant Geotechnical Engineer / Geotechnical Engineer
SNC-LavalinCambridge, England, United Kingdom
Posted February 26, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
SNC Lavalin is now AtkinsRéalis. Please follow AtkinsRéalis on LinkedIn. We are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. Follow our AtkinsRéalis page for new info: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atkinsrealis
Job Description
We have a great opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Assistant Geotechnical Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer to support our impressive current portfolio of prestigious projects in the UK and internationally.
Requirements
- Good academic background with a degree in civil engineering or geology/geoscience
- Post graduate qualification in a geotechnical subject
- Geotechnical design experience of structures, foundations and earthworks
- Good understanding of ground investigation techniques
- Proven site experience including ground investigation supervision, site walkover surveys/geotechnical inspections
- Valid UK driving license
- Experience from working in a fast-moving engineering consultancy environment
- Desire to drive digital innovation and experience with software packages, e.g. QGIS, OpenGround, PowerBI
- Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients and engineers from other disciplines
- Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work
- Willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas
- Working towards Chartered status
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- Flexible holiday allowances
- Hybrid working culture
- Training and professional development opportunities